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French Cleats
French cleats are a reliable, versatile solution for mounting and organizing everything from artwork and mirrors to shelves, cabinetry, and workshop tools. Whether crafted from premium woods like Baltic birch plywood or finger-joined pine, or engineered from durable aluminum, each cleat is designed to be straight, strong, and built to last. Wood cleats provide excellent screw-holding strength and a natural finish, while aluminum cleats resist warping, moisture, and corrosion for long-term reliability.
We offer Aluminum French cleats in two styles — Regular and Heavy Duty — ensuring the right option for light décor or heavy cabinetry and storage. Easy to install, low-profile, and fully repositionable, French cleats deliver a professional, flexible system that adapts to workshops, galleries, and home spaces alike.
Strong, precise, and finished with care, these finger-joined pine wood French cleats deliver a dependable, versatile solution for organizing workshops, displaying artwork, or enhancing any living space.
Z-Clips, Split Batten, V-ledges, Wall Cleat, Object Cleat, Batten End, Breadboard End, Tapered Wedge, Interlocking Bracket, Mounting Strip, Hanging Rail, Support Strip Brands: Hangman, OOK, Richelieu
French Cleats Comparison: Finger-Joined Pine vs. Baltic Birch Plywood vs. Aluminum
| Feature |
Finger-Joined Pine |
Baltic Birch Plywood |
Aluminum |
| Material |
Solid pine strips joined with finger joints |
Multi-ply birch veneer core (void-free) |
Extruded/high-grade aluminum |
| Strength & Rigidity |
Good; finger joints improve straightness |
Very good; stiff and consistent across grain |
Excellent; high rigidity with low flex |
| Screw-Holding / Fastening |
Strong screw bite into wood |
Excellent screw retention in plies |
Pre-drilled holes; relies on anchors/studs for strength |
| Weight |
Light |
Moderate |
Lightest for comparable strength |
| Moisture / Warp Resistance |
Good; improved by joints, seal for best results |
Good; stable plies, seal edges |
Excellent; resists moisture, won’t warp |
| Finish / Aesthetics |
Natural wood grain; stains/paints well |
Smooth, uniform edges; clean painted finish |
Clean, modern metal look; anodized/painted |
| Typical Applications |
Home décor, mirrors, light-to-medium cabinetry |
Workshops, galleries, medium-heavy shelving/cabinetry |
Heavier installs, humid areas, professional displays |
| Pros |
Cost-effective, straight, easy to work |
High strength, excellent consistency, great screw hold |
Corrosion-resistant, ultra-stable, high strength-to-weight |
| Cons |
Seal to prevent moisture movement; softer than birch |
Heavier than pine; edges need sealing |
Higher material cost; metal tools needed to modify |
| Price Tier (relative) |
$ (lowest) |
$$ |
$$$ (highest) |
| Standoff or Wall gap |
5/8 inchr |
1/4 inch to 1 inch |
3mm to 6mm |
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